Tag: Holidays
Strike threat looms over colleges in Southwestern Ontario, across province
London’s Fanshawe College and its peers across Southwestern Ontario and provincewide are bracing for a strike that could mark the start of 2025 amid a breakdown in labour talks with the union representing faculty and other staffers.
Fire destroys Colonel Clarke Tavern Friday night
Fire destroyed the former Colonel Clarke Tavern late Friday night north of Stokes Bay. The popular Bruce Peninsula watering hole closed more than a decade ago. It has been used as a seasonal residence and short-term rental, Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Chief Jack Burt said Saturday. He spoke with the owner and confirmed it was […]
Brews News: Pale ales get gussied up for the holidays
People hear the words âcraft beerâ and think itâs all about hoppy IPAs.
Landen Hookey and Sam McCue lead the Owen Sound Attack to 6-4 win over Guelph
The law firm of Hookey & McCue is working hard for you. Landen Hookey and Sam McCue combined for seven points Wednesday night to lead the Owen Sound Attack to a 6-4 win over the Guelph Storm inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Hookey netted his third career hat trick, and the second already […]
One boy, 2,000-plus items collected for school’s food drive: ‘Makes me feel good’
A Grade 6 pupil from Woodstock is being hailed for his charitable efforts after collecting more than 2,000 items for his school’s Salvation Army food drive.
Christmas giving in and around London: Who’s in need, how you can help
Itâs called the season of giving for a reason. London-area charities are making a major push to help the less fortunate, collecting everything from food to toys to toiletries to help low-income Londoners, support the city’s homeless or make the holidays brighter for kids in hospital. Here are some of the London-area organizations with donations […]
Owen Sound Attack snap four-game skid with win over Soo Greyhounds
Just what the doctor ordered. With the Owen Sound Attack struggling to score and suppress shots — in comes the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds — who are struggling to score and get shots on net. The result was a much-needed 3-1 victory for the Bears in front of 2,806 who braved the snowy Scenic City […]
Letters to the Editor: December 7, 2024
The recent front page photo provided a smile and was an inspiration to me for the rest of the day.
Pearson: Leave loneliness behind for good this holiday season
Something is off. We don’t feel quite like who we were as a community just a few years ago.
Growing Concerns: Waxed amaryllis an easy blooming holiday gift
With the holidays just around the corner, here are a few gift ideas that you can give or treat yourself.